Rostand suggests how patronage causes an artist to lose his individuality. He shows this through Cyrano’s speech to Le Bret. Cyrano’s deep criticism of the poetic platform expresses insight on how a multitude of composers are too caught up in the act of pleasing others. After a glorious triumph over one hundred men the night before, Cyrano receives an overflowing amount of praise, yet he refuses to accept an offer to work with the most powerful figure in France knowing that his work can be tampered with. Le Bret, Cyrano’s right-hand man, disapproves of his friend’s actions as chances for success are now slim, however, Cyrano’s response remains true to his ideals: “Tickle the horns of Mammon with my left hand, while my right too proud to